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09/06/2023

Libras most likely to tip into debt says new star-sign spending study

Interest in the stars is rising, whether we’re turning to TikTok to find our #MoonPhaseSoulmate or checking our daily Co-Star horoscopes to plan our day – but a new study has shown how when you ...

29/05/2023

Additional summer holiday costs soar above £500 for Scottish families

Research conducted by personal insolvency provider, Carrington Dean, has revealed that extra holiday costs will set a family of four back by an average of an additional £564.25 this summer. An average all inclusive holiday, ...

18/05/2023

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: “Clear links between financial strain and poor mental health”

Money worries are one of the leading causes of anxiety, new research has revealed. Figures from the Mental Health Foundation, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, show that financial concerns are the most ...

18/04/2023

When is the DWP Cost of Living payment due?

Millions of people across the UK will start to receive a £301 cost of living payment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) next week. Payments will begin to arrive between April 25 and ...

14/04/2023

National Record Store Day 2023: How much could your vinyl collection be worth?

While for many maestros the annual event, taking place on April 22, is an opportunity to acknowledge the vintage culture and community surrounding independently owned record stores, for many it could be a chance to ...

12/04/2023

Carrington Dean ends debt packager referrals fees but calls for greater safeguarding measures for debt advice 

Carrington Dean will no longer accept referrals from third party debt packager firms from 1 May 2023 in a move to protect customers and ensure best advice.  As the largest independent provider of Protected Trust ...

07/04/2023

“It’s time to talk”: Scots encouraged to talk about debt during stress awareness month

To mark Stress Awareness Month this April, Scotland’s leading debt help company Carrington Dean, is encouraging people to talk about their money worries to ease the impact of the cost of living crisis on their ...

21/03/2023

CCJ removal: can you remove a County Court Judgment from your credit report?

If you’ve been issued with a County Court Judgment (CCJ) you may be wondering how long it’ll affect your credit rating and if it can be removed from your credit report if you dispute the ...

20/03/2023

Revealed: Music fans expected to pay up to 200% to see favourite stars

Concerts are back in full swing this year and Eurovision is set to take centre stage in May. But even once you have secured your ticket – accommodation costs may be higher than expected. Hotel ...